**IMPORTANT PARK NOTICES**
⚠️ Always monitor weather reports and ocean conditions before your park visit.
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[O’AHU] UPDATE 3/30/26
Kaʻena Point State Park, Mākua-Keawaʻula Section: CLOSED due to flooding and collapsed road on Farrington Highway.
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Kaʻena Point State Park, Mokulēʻia Section: CLOSED due to saturated and eroded roads.
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Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park and Camping REOPEN this weekend.
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[MAU’I] UPDATE 3/30/26
Waiʻānapanapa State Park : Currently CLOSED to parking, park entry, tent camping, camper van camping and all cabin reservations, anticipated REOPEN on March 31st.
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Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area: Polipoli cabins and camping areas are CLOSED until further notice.
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Iao Valley State Monument: Currently CLOSED until further notice. Parking and entry CLOSED until April 26.
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Kaumahina State Wayside CLOSED.
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[HAWAI’I] UPDATE 3/25/26
Akaka Falls State Park: Water and comfort station CLOSED, park open with portable toilets.
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Kiholo State Park Reserve: Road CLOSED to vehicles due to erosion until further notice, pedestrian access remains opened. Camping remains CLOSED.
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Lapakahi State Historical Park: CLOSED until further notice due to unsafe trails and water bars.
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[KAUAʻI] 3/24/26
Polihale State Park and camping is CLOSED until further notice due to mud and debris removal.
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Kalalau trail OPENED.
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Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site: CLOSED for construction.
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[MOLOKAʻI] 3/23/26
Palaʻau State Wayside and camping areas CLOSED for renovations until May 4.
Mandatory Rental Vessel Registration, Parking Services and Fees Collections at Wailua River State Park
Posted on Feb 10, 2026Notice of Mandatory Rental Vessel Registration, and Visitor Parking Services and Fees Collections at Wailua River State Park
Mandatory Registration of all Rental Vessels
Rental Vessels Special Use Permits – Commercial
To operate kayaks in the following State Parks require a Rental Vessel Special Use Permit – Commercial, each kayak vessel requires a decal: Wailua River State Park, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Ahupua’a ʻO Kahana State Park.
Download the Rental Vessels Special Use Permit – Commercial application here: Rental Vessels Special Use Permit, opens in a new tab
Mail application and required documents to:
DLNR State Parks
Attn: Property Management
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 310
Honolulu, HI 96813
Contact: Nicole Nashiro, Propert Manager – [email protected]



